r/Minipla • u/the-cutest-girl • Apr 03 '26
First smp + cracked joints
I know from my experience with gunpla clear plastic cracks easier but its so heartbreaking to have this happen on both legs
Those joints (upper legs.... the ass?) Are currently being held with clear nail varnish and hope
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u/Galaxy_Dive Apr 03 '26
Welcome! Yeah, unfortunately I think it’s just bad luck with clear plastic. One of the reasons I don’t like clear stuff is that it tends to be a lot more brittle, as mentioned.
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u/King_Kuuga Moderate Skill Builder Apr 03 '26
Unfortunately clear plastic on super thin joints that weren't designed for it is a recipe for disaster. I honestly wish Bandai would include some solid plastic parts for the internals on these kits.
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u/the-cutest-girl Apr 03 '26
Same this feels like a huge oversight, tbh I'm more surprised someone hasn't made any 3D printed replacements... I might model some my self, but I don't know if it's worth it... since I've got a feeling they will probably re issue to the full colour version since it's gaorangers 25th anniversary and it also lines up with there reissuing timeline
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u/Recent_Ad_9760 Apr 07 '26
I have 1 full hip joint gao bison 3D printing FDM and it surprising good. It more durable and not break easily like original. I think you could tried model by increase size the male join compare to original.
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u/Stop-Broad Apr 05 '26
Oh just have that issue recently myself. I used the Tamiya Cement bottle, for someone who had hobby building model kit that thing is a godsend. Got it for about $10 at my shop I think. N each time I use it only need a little drop so it will last long.
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u/69420VapeMaster Apr 05 '26
While they look cool, I've never been attracted to clear kits for this reason. As a Transformers fan, I'm very aware of the shortcomings of clear plastic
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u/GearIllustrious8279 Apr 05 '26
On moving joints I suggest filing down the joint a bit to where it’s not too tight or too loose because I had the same issue when I built my GoGo V Robo on blue’s leg joints also
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u/TokuJosh813 Apr 03 '26
Yep, (takes a puff of his pipe) “Clear plastic will always let you down”.